KIGALI, Rwanda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, will remind the world that HIV/AIDS is not over by showcasing its innovative, client-centered approaches to the prevention, care and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections during the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025), taking place in person and virtually July 13–17 in Kigali, Rwanda.
AHF will host two dynamic chats at its booth during the conference (and livestream them on its Facebook page), with each focusing on urgent challenges in the global HIV and STI responses:
- The Retention Riddle: Tackling the Toughest Barrier to Ending HIV: This session will explore proven strategies for ensuring people living with HIV stay connected to care and treatment services, a critical factor in achieving sustained viral suppression and ending the epidemic.
- AHF Wellness Centers: Groundbreaking Solutions for a Growing STI Crisis: As STI rates climb worldwide, AHF’s Wellness Centers offer a replicable, prevention-first model for delivering no-cost, stigma-free sexual health services. The session will examine global trends in STI transmission and how AHF is responding through targeted outreach, integrated care, and condom promotion and normalization.
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Fireside Chat – The Retention Riddle: Tackling the Toughest Barrier to Ending HIV at the IAS 2025 |
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Monday, July 14 at 3:30 p.m. CAT |
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Kigali Convention Centre – AHF Booth 101, Kigali, Rwanda |
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Dr. Lambert Rangira, Country Program Manager, AHF Rwanda Dr. Mona-Gekanju Toeque, Western Regional Medical Director, AHF U.S. Tamara Prinsenberg, PhD, Advocacy & Policy Manager, AHF Europe |
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Fireside Chat – AHF Wellness Centers: Groundbreaking Solutions for a Growing STI Crisis at the IAS 2025 |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. CAT |
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Kigali Convention Centre – AHF Booth 101, Kigali, Rwanda |
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Dr. Carl Millner, Chief Medical Officer, AHF U.S. Dr. Fernanda Fernandes Fonseca, AHF Associate Global Medical Director Kritsiam Arayawongchai, Country Program Director, AHF Thailand Dr. Salome Tuyisenge, Regional Medical Officer, AHF Rwanda |
AHF’s Africa Bureau Chief, Dr. Penninah Iutung, will also take part in a high-level satellite session titled “Leading the Way: Rwanda’s Groundbreaking Achievements in Reaching UNAIDS Global HIV Targets Ahead of Time.” The session highlights Rwanda’s exceptional progress in reaching HIV/AIDS targets—demonstrating how sustained political commitment, inclusive policies, and community-led approaches can drive historic public health outcomes and the impact of global partnerships in achieving progress.
“HIV is not over. We must double down on efforts to stop new infections, identify undiagnosed cases, and retain patients in care,” said Dr. Penninah Iutung, AHF Africa Bureau Chief. “Across 48 countries, AHF is proving that innovative care models, strong partnerships, and community-driven outreach can make a lasting difference—but governments and health systems everywhere must act with urgency and commitment if we’re to end HIV as a global public health crisis.”
AHF will also present over a dozen abstract posters at IAS 2025, showcasing its extensive work globally to improve HIV prevention and care. Topics span innovative strategies for re-engaging clients in care, mobile treatment delivery, mental health integration, gender-sensitive programming, and AI-supported PrEP services. These studies reflect AHF’s commitment to scalable, client-centered solutions across diverse settings and communities, particularly those most at risk.
IAS 2025 in Kigali is open to all in-person and virtual conference registrants. Visit the official website for more information.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, currently provides medical care and/or services to over 2.4 million clients in 48 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare
Contacts
AFRICA MEDIA CONTACT:
Diana Tibesigwa
Regional Advocacy & Policy Manager,
East & West Africa,
AHF
+256.704.723.804
diana.tibesigwa@ahf.org
U.S. MEDIA CONTACT:
Ged Kenslea, Senior Director, Communications, AHF
+1 323 308 1833 work +1.323.791.5526 mobile
gedk@aidshealth.org
Denys Nazarov,
Director of Global Policy &
Communications, AHF
+1.323.308.1829
denys.nazarov@ahf.org
